Hi Bill,

If you inadvertently moved the OE message store folder a new folder would
have been created with virgin DBX files when OE started. It should be
possible to search for Inbox.dbx to find the old message store folder. It
will be necessary to trace all files found to their respective folders to
find the old message store folder.

Note: The Folders.dbx (master index) file is necessary for the import
process to work.
DBX files are hidden by default in Win XP and Win 2000. Include hidden files
and folders in the search and set the folder view to include them -- if this
has not already been done.

Try importing from the old message store folder's present location or move
it to the desktop.

--
Tim K.
aka Kuay Tim
MS-MVP - Outlook Express
Lynnwood, WA
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"Bill Helbron" wrote in message
...
I rearranged some folders on my HD but when I opened OE6, the opening window
had
no messages. I imported what I thought was the backup file and all seemed to
go
well, but when I checked the dates of several key files, the dates were not
2005
or 2006. I can only assume that I imported an older backup folder. How
that's
possible, I don't know, but I do have a folder that has message dates up to
3-4-2006. Unfortunately, when I try to import this folder, I get a message
window "Import from OE5" saying: "The specified message store could not be
opened. It may be in use by Outlook Express." This is followed by an "Import
Messages" window that says: "No messages can be found in this folder or
another
application is running that has the required files open. Please select
another
folder or try closing applications that may have files open." I have no clue
as
to what to do next. Suggestions, please!

Bill